I really want to get a couple tattoos once I save up enough money, but my family is against them. I want to get a small cross on my wrist with "agape" written on the side and the miraculous medal on my ankle. I'm hoping that since they're religious, my family will be more accepting. I'm...
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I really want to get a couple tattoos once I save up enough money, but my family is against them. I want to get a small cross on my wrist with "agape" written on the side and the miraculous medal on my ankle. I'm hoping that since they're religious, my family will be more accepting. I'm interviewing to work in a school so I want to wait until I get a job, but my supervisors have all had tattoos and said that they have just covered them up during interviews and there has never been an issue. My mom has said that she doesn't like tattoos, but she wouldn't judge if my siblings and I would ever get any. I feel like my dad and my aunts/grandpap would be a different story though...
What are your opinions/experiences on telling your parents about getting a tattoo? Should I tell them before or wait until after I get it done? How did you go about starting that conversation?
Thanks for any advice!

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i’ve done this with 4 ears piercings, my belly ring, my nose ring, and my septum ring. as long as you are very careful about sanitation and are VERY quick with it, it should be okay. i wouldn’t wear anything heavy if you’re taking them out early either. one thing that comes up when i’ve tried taking mine out early...
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Best answer: i’ve done this with 4 ears piercings, my belly ring, my nose ring, and my septum ring. as long as you are very careful about sanitation and are VERY quick with it, it should be okay. i wouldn’t wear anything heavy if you’re taking them out early either. one thing that comes up when i’ve tried taking mine out early is that the body is quick to try and heal as soon as the jewelery is removed, especially if it’s been a little agitated. make sure you don’t try and change it too often though :) good luck to you!

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I think its fine. Statistically only about 15 percent of people do actually regret their tattoos, and the main cause of that are couples tattoos.
I have a tattoo that I got because it looks nice (though there are still a few reasons I can tie into it).
People get hair dos because it looks nice, people buy clothes...
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Best answer: I think its fine. Statistically only about 15 percent of people do actually regret their tattoos, and the main cause of that are couples tattoos.
I have a tattoo that I got because it looks nice (though there are still a few reasons I can tie into it).
People get hair dos because it looks nice, people buy clothes because it looks nice, people get surgery because it looks nice. You shouldnt care what other people think because tattoos are for yourself, and whether they have a meaning or not is still something you can choose to share with people.

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You will need to grow your natural nails. Your ability to do this, assuming you are healthy & eat a healthy balanced diet, is determined by your genes. There are no "secret diets" or "miracle vitamins"- it is largely your genes. Start by taking good care of them, keep them polished to...
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Best answer: You will need to grow your natural nails. Your ability to do this, assuming you are healthy & eat a healthy balanced diet, is determined by your genes. There are no "secret diets" or "miracle vitamins"- it is largely your genes. Start by taking good care of them, keep them polished to protect them (clear is fine if you don't want or can't wear color) and make sure to protect your hands with gloves whenever you do anything bad for them like cleaning or yard work. Give your nails a quick check every day and file any nick that could snag on something. Always have an emery board with you! Apply a good hand lotion every night at bedtime and use a cuticle cream if you want to. Never bite your nails or use them as tools. Slide a knife under a pop top to open a can, not your nail! Nails on average grow about 1/2" a month.

I have long natural nails. Part of that is genes and part is that I spend a few minutes on my nails every day. You need to add nail care to your daily routine. I change my polish every couple of days, but if I do a base, good quality polish & top coat, a manicure will last me a week & I do it myself. If you buy a good quality base and top coat (I like Essie) it will make cheaper brands of polish last a lot longer.

I really need to know how to pierce nipples at home. I will buy a piercing kit from Claire's.
My boyfriend wants his done, but I won't allow another woman to see him shirtless. And I worry if a male does it too. So I will do the piercing at home.
Instructions please!

I really need to know how to pierce nipples at home. I will buy a piercing kit from Claire's.
My boyfriend wants his done, but I won't allow another woman to see him shirtless. And I worry if a male does it too. So I will do the piercing at home.
Instructions please!